Lemon-Herb Fava Bean & Chickpea Soup (Vegan)

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A vibrant, creamy spring soup bursting with fresh fava beans, chickpeas, and aromatic herbs, brightened by lemon zest and juice for a light, nourishing meal. This Mediterranean-inspired soup recipe (vegan), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Fresh fava beans (shelled), Canned chickpeas, Vegetable broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and golden at the edges.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1.5 cups shelled fava beans and 1 can drained chickpeas, then pour in 3 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 25 minutes until fava beans are tender.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until completely smooth (about 2 minutes at high speed).
  5. Step 5: Return soup to the pot, stir in lemon zest and juice, 2 tbsp chopped dill, and 2 tbsp chopped mint. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  6. Step 6: Warm over low heat for 5 minutes without boiling, stirring occasionally until the flavors meld and the soup coats the back of a spoon.

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